# Subdued Superhero Jackets Hero Within's Justice League Jackets Subtly Reference Superhero Logos By Joey Haar | Published 2016-10-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-within References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2016/10/12/subtle-superhero-jackets.html) & [herowithinstore](https://herowithinstore.com/collections/justiceleague) Though superheroes have made a push back into the mainstream with the inundation of blockbuster movies playing on screens around the world, hardcore [superhero fandom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps) is still a little on the nerdy side, so Hero Within's [Justice League jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfl-x-veronica-beard) let consumers represent their favorite heroes in a discrete way. The jackets have logos of some of the heroes from the Justice League, the [DC Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection) mainstay, including Superman's crest, Batman's bat symbol, The Flash's bolt, and The Green Latern's ring, but these logos are subtly placed onto the jackets. For instance, the Batman and Superman blazers have the respective logos stitched into their backs such that it looks almost like the stitch is just part of the basic makeup of the jacket (rather than an intentional design.) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Discreet Superhero Fashion:** Opportunity for brands to create fashion items that subtly reference superhero logos. - **Niche Superhero Merchandise:** Growing market for superhero products that appeal to hardcore fans. - **Mainstream Superhero Influence:** Superheroes continue to make an impact in popular culture, creating opportunities for related merchandise. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Potential for brands to incorporate discreet superhero references into clothing and accessories. - **Comic Book and Entertainment Merchandise:** Market for niche merchandise targeting hardcore superhero fans. - **Film and Entertainment:** Superhero movies and TV shows continue to influence pop culture, presenting opportunities for related merchandise and fashion collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection.md) - [Sports-Themed Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfl-x-veronica-beard.md) - [Heritage Varsity Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trends-of-varsity-jackets.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Pet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-1.md) - [Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-mxxxxxx.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Superhero Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps.md)